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North Laurel Middle School

101 Johnson Rd
London, KY 40741

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10/

Top 5%

Tel: (606) 862-4715

www.laurel.kyschools.us

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North Laurel Middle School serves 1,006 students in grades 6-8.

North Laurel Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,006 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Laurel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

North Laurel Middle School's student population of 1,006 students has declined by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

1,006 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

60 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

North Laurel Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of North Laurel Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#36 out of 1263 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of North Laurel Middle School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

48%

30%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Laurel Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

59%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Laurel Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of North Laurel Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

94%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in North Laurel Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.12

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of North Laurel Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

61%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Laurel Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Laurel County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Laurel Middle School's ranking?

North Laurel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What schools are North Laurel Middle School often compared to?

North Laurel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Bernstadt Elementary School, Jackson County Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend North Laurel Middle School?

1,006 students attend North Laurel Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of North Laurel Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of North Laurel Middle School?

North Laurel Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does North Laurel Middle School offer ?

North Laurel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is North Laurel Middle School part of?

North Laurel Middle School is part of Laurel County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,006 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education